This spring Rack undertook a trial run of the Ultimate Yield ™ Program with a local grower, Jeff Hoogeveen of Biggar. This program incorporates both crop and soil husbandry into one convenient agronomic package.

The key element to the Ultimate Yield program is the variable rating of fertilizer during seeding. This process is an in-depth look into the relationships between topography, nutrient levels, and vegetation patterns within the field.

Finding the Optimal Spray Particle Size. Spraying chemicals effectively requires a
specific balance of droplet size, wind, temperature, and humidity. When spraying, the one factor that can be controlled by the operator is the size of the droplet. Spray particles are measured in microns (Km) which translates to 1/25000 of an inch. To put this in more relative terms, a tooth brush bristle is 300 Km’s in diameter.

Do you know how many grains are in your water? Rack could help you improve the effectiveness of your spraying today!

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You’ve had a long hard spring of uncertainties, rushing to get your crop in, trying to spray, now its time to relax.  Wouldn’t you say it’s about time you spend some time with your family, maybe head to the lake? We are finally getting some warm weather so take advantage of it! Let our skilled agronomists take it from here while you pack up the family for a summer vacation. By seeking our Agronomic Consulting Services you can be rest assured we will be keeping a keen eye on your crop for any bugs or diseases. You can also pre book acres that need to besprayed, so a spray job is as easy as a phone call away. We have different agronomic packages to suit your needs and budget.

Wire worm Population on the rise.  The presence of wireworms has become a growing concern for farmers in Canada. Wireworms feed on the tissues of germinating seeds or young seedlings, damaging the stem eventually causing the
death of the young plant.

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